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HELP STOP SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN STEM

Jul 28, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) applauded the Senate’s bipartisan passage of the CHIPS plus legislation today with several provisions he championed to help address sexual harassment in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields and to support researchers from historically underrepresented populations early in their career: “This momentous measure is the most impactful technology step in recent history for high-tech job creation and economic growth in our state and others. It will spur innovation, fight inflation, and increase high-tech manufacturing and jobs—in Connecticut and around the country. At my urging, it includes provisions to fight sexual harassment in STEM fields and to support young scientists whose careers have been impacted by the pandemic. This legislation will make…

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4.25 BILLION AGREEMENT WITH TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS FOR ROLE IN OPIOID EPIDEMIC

Jul 27, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong released the following statement regarding a $4.25 billion agreement framework with Teva Pharmaceuticals and states regarding the generic drug manufacturer’s role in the opioid epidemic. Specific details of the settlement are still being finalized. Precise state allocations have yet to be disclosed, although the agreement would follow the same basic allocation structure as previous opioid settlements, including the landmark $26 billion agreement with opioid distributors and Johnson & Johnson. “This $4.25 billion agreement with Teva is a significant breakthrough in our fight to hold the entire addiction industry accountable for the devastation of the opioid epidemic. While we are still negotiating final details with Teva over precise terms, this agreement would provide yet…

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LEGISLATION TO COMBAT INCREASED USE OF DANGEROUS GUN CONVERSION DEVICES

Jul 26, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

Legislation would help address gun violence epidemic by tackling proliferation of automatic gun conversion devices and seizing profits from illegal trafficking WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) joined eight of their Senate colleagues in introducing legislation to combat the increased use and proliferation of dangerous gun conversion devices. The Preventing Illegal Weapons Trafficking Act would help tackle the ongoing gun violence epidemic by requiring federal law enforcement to coordinate efforts to prevent the importation and trafficking of “auto-sears” — and other illegal gun modification devices that can convert semi-automatic weapons into fully-automatic weapons — and seize all profits that come from the illegal trafficking of these devices. “Gun conversion devices like auto-sears take a deadly weapon and make it even deadlier. After…

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LEGISLATION ADDRESSING MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

Jul 26, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

“These updates to Connecticut’s criminal justice statutes make juvenile arrest and delinquency proceedings swifter with more information for courts to review, provide more intensive responses to the small number of juveniles with serious and repeated charges, and restructure motor vehicle theft laws to focus on people with prior offenses,” Governor Lamont said. “This bipartisan legislation shows the good that comes when policymakers on both sides of the aisle seek common ground to develop solutions together. Connecticut is a safe state, and keeping it safe requires continuous policy improvements and investments in needed areas.” At the start of the legislative session, Governor Lamont introduced legislation (Senate Bill 16) containing several provisions that were later incorporated into this public act as state lawmakers…

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Jul 25, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

Paid for by Bob for Governor. David Becker, Treasurer. Approved by Bob Stefanowski.

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MULTISTATE AGREEMENT RECOVERING $34.2 MILLION FOR THOUSANDS OF U.S. SERVICEMEMBERS DEFRAUDED BY HARRIS JEWELRY

Jul 25, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

Harris Jewelry Required to Provide Refunds, Stop Collecting Debt, and Correct Bad Credit Scores for More Than 46,000 Servicemembers and Veterans Nationwide (Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong today announced a $34.2 million settlement between 18 states, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Harris Jewelry that will provide refunds and relief to 46,000 servicemembers and veterans deceived and defrauded by the national jewelry retailer. The jewelry company used false promises of charity and deceptive marketing ploys to lure active-duty servicemembers to their financing program, falsely claiming that investing in this program would improve servicemembers’ credit scores. Instead, service members were tricked into obtaining high-interest loans on overpriced, poor-quality jewelry that saddled them with thousands of dollars of debt and…

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$1.8 MILLION SETTLEMENT WITH EVERSOURCE OVER UNFAIR AND DECEPTIVE NATURAL GAS MARKETING ALLEGATIONS

Jul 25, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong today announced a $1.8 million settlement with Eversource over alleged false and deceptive high-pressure tactics seeking to entice consumers to convert to natural gas. “Eversource misled homeowners to get them to switch to natural gas. These high-pressure tactics are unacceptable coming from any business, much less a regulated utility. Eversource has already paid a $1.8 million civil penalty imposed by the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA), and now they will pay an additional $1.8 million to settle these serious consumer protection allegations,” said Attorney General Tong. Attorney General Tong opened an investigation following a report by Hartford Courant columnist Kevin Rennie exposing notices from Eversource claiming homeowners would be unable to connect to natural…

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Senator Blames Annual Heatwave On Climate Change

Jul 22, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

WASHINGTON–U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) released the following statement on President Biden’s Executive Order on climate to address extreme heat and boost offshore wind: “More than 100 million people in 28 states are facing heat advisories and dangerously high, record-breaking temperatures this week. Energy infrastructure is straining to keep residents cool and wildfires are raging across 12 states. The climate crisis is here, and it’s only going to get worse if we don’t take bold action. I’m glad to see President Biden take steps to invest in offshore wind, protect communities already facing severe weather and other consequences of climate change, and help them respond when natural disasters inevitably strike. But in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to gut the EPA…

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JAGUAR LAND ROVER TO PAY $26,500 FOR LEMON LAW VIOLATION

Jul 21, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

Department of Consumer Protection May Fine Up to $1,000 Per Day Against Manufacturers Who Fail to Comply with Lemon Law Arbitration Decisions(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong announced today that Jaguar Land Rover of North America will pay $26,500 for the company’s failure to comply with Connecticut’s Lemon Law.Connecticut’s Automobile Warranty statute, commonly called the Lemon Law, helps owners of defective vehicles under 2 years old or with fewer than 24,000 miles. The statute provides a low-cost arbitration process to resolve disputes between vehicle owners and manufacturers.In this case, a Connecticut consumer purchased a Range Rover Velar S. from Jaguar Land Rover. The vehicle suffered from a coolant pump failure, as well as a faulty infotainment touch screen, which…

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ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG CAUTIONS AGAINST POTENTIALLY DECEPTIVE “CONNECTICUT SAFE WATER” DOOR HANGERS

Jul 19, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong urged consumers to be wary of potentially deceptive door hangers asking residents to provide water samples for testing. These door hangers are not affiliated with any government public health authority or any official water quality warning or advisory. The Office of the Attorney General has received complaints regarding plastic bags left on consumers’ front doorknobs (known as “door hangers”) at homes in Colchester, Farmington and Hartford. The door hangers contain a survey card with the heading “Connecticut Safe Water” and a telephone number, together with a plastic vial. The card requests consumers to complete a survey and fill the vial with a sample of their home’s tap water for testing. The door hangers…

HELP STOP SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN STEM

4.25 BILLION AGREEMENT WITH TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS FOR ROLE IN OPIOID EPIDEMIC

LEGISLATION TO COMBAT INCREASED USE OF DANGEROUS GUN CONVERSION DEVICES

LEGISLATION ADDRESSING MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

Another Week….

MULTISTATE AGREEMENT RECOVERING $34.2 MILLION FOR THOUSANDS OF U.S. SERVICEMEMBERS DEFRAUDED BY HARRIS JEWELRY

$1.8 MILLION SETTLEMENT WITH EVERSOURCE OVER UNFAIR AND DECEPTIVE NATURAL GAS MARKETING ALLEGATIONS

Senator Blames Annual Heatwave On Climate Change

JAGUAR LAND ROVER TO PAY $26,500 FOR LEMON LAW VIOLATION

ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG CAUTIONS AGAINST POTENTIALLY DECEPTIVE “CONNECTICUT SAFE WATER” DOOR HANGERS

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